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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
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Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
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Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
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David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Petrescu told me she was predisposed to accept Tate’s explanation that Stern was an opportunist looking for money.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Kaebnick, the bioethicist, said the group was filled with people predisposed to celebrating the web of life and preserving species.
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Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
According to a study by animal nutrition scientists at Disney's Animal Kingdom, black rhinos under human care are predisposed to Iron Overload Disorder.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
James was predisposed to helping those with disabilities, having grown up with dyslexia at a time when resources and understanding weren’t abundant.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
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Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
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Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Last year, 30 percent of lefties were pronator-biased (and therefore more predisposed to throwing a good non-splitter changeup) versus 26 percent of righties.
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Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
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Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
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Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
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David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The human body is biologically predisposed to follow the same schedule as the rising and setting sun, an internal process known as circadian rhythm.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Petrescu told me she was predisposed to accept Tate’s explanation that Stern was an opportunist looking for money.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Kaebnick, the bioethicist, said the group was filled with people predisposed to celebrating the web of life and preserving species.
—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
According to a study by animal nutrition scientists at Disney's Animal Kingdom, black rhinos under human care are predisposed to Iron Overload Disorder.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
James was predisposed to helping those with disabilities, having grown up with dyslexia at a time when resources and understanding weren’t abundant.
—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—
Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
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Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
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People who are pregnant, prone to blood clots or have implanted medical devices should skip vibration plates entirely.
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Both potatoes and cucumbers are prone to blight, which can ruin them if planted close together, says Bolles.
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Most teams, in fact, decided from the start that pitchers were not in the best position and were liable to be too emotionally swayed to be entrusted with ABS challenges.
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.
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The white dwarf is part of a triple star system, and the outer companion stars could have influenced WD 1856 b's orbit.
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Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
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But as companies iterate on the technology, RSL Media hopes to minimize concerns that safeguards like its free registry might dampen technological progress through its public-service minded approach and accessible nature.
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Purpose-minded leaders do not have to choose between compassion and rigor.
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But not everyone is so convinced.
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After the birth of their son, Saga (Haarla) becomes convinced there is something profoundly wrong with the child, even as those around her dismiss her fears.
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Jim added that he would be inclined to trim Meta if the stock spikes.
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Prices fluctuate throughout the year but I would be inclined to say that the best prices on big purchases have been around Black Friday.
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Public health officials will assist with the cleanup and recovery by responding to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and helping to ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement.
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According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone.
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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